Recall: Happy Apples Cinnamon Crunch Caramel Apples Linked to Listeria

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Recalling firmLochirco Fruit & Produce Inc527 Commercial Dr · Union, MO 63084-3006

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What happened, in plain English

Happy Apples Cinnamon Crunch Caramel Apples with Best By Date 8/25-11/23/2014 are being recalled because CDC epidemiologists have linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illness to these products. This recall is important because Listeria can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, including meningitis and sepsis. The CDC has linked an outbreak of this bacteria to Happy Apples Cinnamon Crunch Caramel Apples, which can lead to foodborne illness.

Who’s affected

People who purchased Happy Apples Cinnamon Crunch Caramel Apples with Best By Date 8/25-11/23/2014 are likely affected. Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious complications from Listeria infection.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Happy Apples Cinnamon Crunch Caramel Apples with a Best By Date between August 25 and November 23, 2014. The product is sold in 3.5 oz. packages.

Brand
Happy Apples
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Date
Verify the Best By Date on the package is between August 25 and November 23, 2014.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The CDC has linked an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes to these apples, so they are not safe to eat.

How can I get a refund or replacement?

The recall record does not specify a refund or replacement process.

Who is at higher risk from this recall?

Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious complications from Listeria infection.

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Contact Happy Apples

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Subject: Recall F-1221-2015 — Happy Apples Happy Apples

Hello,

I own a Happy Apples that is covered by recall F-1221-2015 from Happy Apples.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-1221-2015 (December 19, 2014) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1221-2015 to see it in context.
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Lochirco Fruit & Produce Inc recalls Happy Apples Cinnamon Crunch Caramel Apple, Net Wt. 3.5 oz., with Best By Date range - 8/25-11/23/2014, Responsible

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